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Scanning electron micrograph of Mycobacterium tuberculosis bacteria, which cause TB.
Researchers at Baylor College of Medicine are recruiting adult volunteers for a research study evaluating whether the Bacille Calmette-Guérin (BCG)…
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Photo taken from behind of a child holding the hands of their parents.
Children with Down syndrome have an increased risk of developing acute lymphoblastic leukemia (ALL) and experience higher rates of relapse and…
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Photo of a woman giving herself a breast exam.
Improving treatments for triple-negative breast cancer (TNBC), an aggressive tumor with very poor prognosis and limited therapeutic targets, has been…
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Baylor College of Medicine Global Programs and the Dan L Duncan Comprehensive Cancer Center will serve as the clinical core for the Center for…
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Dan L Duncan Comprehensive Cancer Center Front Desk
Cell therapies can be a life-saving form of cancer treatment, but equitable access to these treatments remains a challenge, particularly within…
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Dr. Nuo Li, associate professor in the Department of Neuroscience at Baylor College of Medicine and a McNair Scholar, has been selected to be a part…
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A man holding his head because his head hurts.
People are increasingly spending time in front of screens on a daily and even hourly basis, giving eye muscles little chance to rest. A Baylor…
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Woman in lab coat in research lab
Researchers at Baylor College of Medicine have identified a small molecule named 5D4 that can suppress the growth of breast and ovarian cancers in…
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Doctor using a stethoscope to listen to patient's heart, graphic of heart beat displayed over image with red line.
Baylor Medicine, the multidisciplinary practice of Baylor College of Medicine, has received Target: BP™ Gold+ and Silver recognition, Check. Change.…
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Human Microbiome Research
Researchers at Baylor College of Medicine and the University of Michigan conducted a phase I pilot study to assess the feasibility of using potato…
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Family Lunch CNRC
Frequent family meals help children establish developmental and social skills. While parents have busy schedules that can make dinnertime stressful,…
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Close up photo of sneaker-clad feet walking away from the camera on gravel.
The average person spends more than half their day standing. By taking special care of your feet, you can minimize the stress placed on them. A…
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Artist rendition of a brain floating on a blue background to symbolize brain activity.
Previous research has implicated fungi in chronic neurodegenerative conditions such as Alzheimer’s disease, but there is limited understanding of how…
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The Roy and Lillie Cullen Building, with the Alkek Fountain at the entrance.
Dr. Xiang “Shawn” Zhang has been named director of the Lester and Sue Smith Breast Center at Baylor College of Medicine after serving as interim…
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Close up photograph of a mosquito standing on a white background.
Mosquito-transmitted virus infections are on the rise and their spread is accelerating in Texas, Florida and elsewhere in the American South. With…
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Dr. Christina Weng says when viewing the solar eclipse, it is important to wear proper eye protection to prevent damage to the eye, especially the retina.
No matter where you view the solar eclipse, it is crucial to take precautions to prevent damage to the eyes. Ophthalmologists at Baylor College of…
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